How many syllables in “ramifications”?
syllables in "ramifications"
Word details
Syllables
5
rami · fica · tion · s
Letters
13
r · a · m · i · f · i · c · a · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “ramifications”
The word “ramifications” contains 5 syllables, divided as rami · fica · tion · s. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ramifications" have?
"ramifications" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ramifications" into syllables?
"ramifications" is divided into syllables as: rami · fica · tion · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "ramifications"?
The Scrabble score for "ramifications" is 20 points.
Using “ramifications” in writing
"ramifications" (rami · fica · tion · s) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ramifications” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.